Jitney fight ends as council veto defeats ordinance
Mayor W K Abbott vetoes the jitney ordinance amid a packed council chamber. He cites two objections, notably the bond and franchise termination provisions, urging changes to avoid prohibitive regulation while acknowledging regulatory aims. Two more firms enter Quincy service, with Bedamo and Walter operating small fleets as debates continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Quincy
Timmert
Ering Committee
Ofeisenburger
Koehler
Abbott
Snyder
R. Walter
Tony Bedamo
Bedamo
Highland Park
Walters
Schroer
Berlin press says American note unsatisfactory on submarine war
European papers report Berlin and German press agree the American note is unsatisfactory and offers no alternative to continue submarine warfare. They argue Britain must change its blockade policy after Washington's note, while German outlets foresee continued attacks and caution against concessions.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Great ‘Britain
Washington
Neemische Zeitung
United States
Lusitania
Busipine
Wilson
Frankfurter Zeitung
Federal Officials Move to Gather Evidence in Abeyance
Federal authorities say matters remain in abeyance pending the coroner’s hearing. The process will proceed to collect evidence as the death inquiry continues under court oversight.
Eastland Disaster Inquest Plans Doomed To Start Soon
Chicago officials federally and locally prepare an inquest into the Eastland capsizing. Coroner Hoffman will lead evidence gathering as investigators seek the cause amid a wrecked hull and a large, uncertain death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eastland
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
McClay Hoyne
Wesern Electric Company
Hoyne
Michigan’ City
Ind
Indiana ‘Transportation Company
Customs
Boyne
McCreary
Petoskey
Western Electric Employees’ Organization
Indiana Transportation Company
Steamship Company
Western Electric Company
Western Electric
Michigan City
Clark Street
Hoffman
W. J. Wood
Bhaik
Turk Traveled Cheaply and Bryce Stamp Fees
London July 26 A civil service financial report to parliament shows the Turkish ambassador’s journey from London to Folkestone after the declaration of war cost only 11.25 dollars. The Austrian ambassador’s farewell trip cost Britain nearly 2,500 dollars. The report notes Britain did not ask Kitchener to pay usual fees for his elevation to Earl. It also records stamp duties creating Viscount Kitchener on Earl at 5,008 dollars and stamp duties creating Viscount Bryce at 1,000 dollars.
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London
Civil Service
Folkestone
Great Britain
Kitcherner
Contingencies Fund
Viscount Kitchener
Lord Bryce
Washington
J. Bryce
Note on Allies Delayed Amid London Communications
Washington reports Secretary Lansing will delay dispatching a new note to allies on the British order in council and French decree until the latest London communique is fully studied. The Page embassy letter adds emphasis on Civil War precedent, citing Matamoros and the non contraband rule, with a draft to be reviewed by President Wilson on his return.
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Washington
Great Britain
Order In’ Council
Lansing
London
Ambassador Page
United States
United States Supreme Court
England
Mexico
Texas
Wilson
Question success of attack across Lublin Chelm line
London dispatches detail Von Mackensen s renewed effort to push Austro German troops across the Lublin Chelm railway front with heavy losses. Russians retreat toward the Bug as Warsaw reportedly weakens though still holding. Von Buelow advances near Shavlin linking Poniewesch catia to Vilna Dvinsk line while Turkey Bulgaria rail issues spark neutrality debates.
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London
von Mackensen
Lublin- Chelm
Warsaw
Narew
Bug
Petrograd
Poland
von Buelow
Courland
Shavlin
Poniewesch Catia
Vilna-Dvinsk
Kovno-Vilna
Turkey
Bulgaria
Dedenghatch
England
Constantinople
Springfield priest visits then heads to Indianapolis meeting
Rev. Father B. Wubbe of Springfield is visiting the city and will depart later in the week for Indianapolis to attend the convention of Catholic societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father B. Wubbe
Springfield
Indianapolis
Catholic Societies
Barn struck by lightning damages minor find
The barn owned by August Tager Baumer of South Twelfth Street was struck by lightning Sunday forenoon during an electrical storm. Little damage was done to the building.
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August Tagerbaumer
Twelfhh Street
Frye Case Reveals German View of 1828 Treaty
Washington notes Germany insists on its interpretation of the 1828 treaty as it attacks American ships including the Leelanaw. Officials fear further threats to U S vessels as Berlin argues it did not violate the pact but acted from treaty language. The Frye precedent underpins U S stance that contraband cases justify protection of American ships.
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Washington
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Berlin
Londo
Wiliam P. “Frye
London
Courge
Peary Ships Phonograph to Cape York Eskimos
Admiral Peary fulfills a wish of Ootah by sending a phonograph and records to the Cape York Eskimos, the northernmost people, via the MacMillan relief ship George B. Cluett which just left Sydney Nova Scotia for the Arctic.
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Peary
York
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Ootah
Pole
Fortier
Cape “York
Globe
MacMillan
George B. Cluett
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Arctic
Inquiring Eastland Disaster Probed by Redfield
Secretary Redfield will arrive in Chicago to lead the Commerce Department inquiry into the Eastland disaster. He departs Syracuse after vacation as Solicitor Thurman joins with records. Justice vows full, proper investigation and possible reforms.
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Robert Reid
St. Joseph
Mich
Hia
South Law
J. M. Erickson
Commerce
Redfield
William Hull
Benton Harbor
Joseph & Chicago Steardship Company
Eastland
Washington
Department
Lewis
Ilinois
Department of Commerce
Justice Department
Chicago
Department of Justice
Department, of Justice
United States ‘Attorney
United States
Bureau of Investigation
Sweet
Syracuse
N. Y
William C. Redfield
Musselman Plays Smith In Iowa Tennis Tournament
In Burlington Iowa on July 26 two rounds were completed in the Illinois Missouri and Iowa tennis tournament. All but one Burlington man were eliminated by the second round. The key singles match tomorrow will feature Dr. Smith of Fayette Missouri against Musselman of Quincy Illinois after easy wins today. There are 16 doubles pairs drawn.
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Burlington
Towa
Dr. Smith
Fayette
Mussehnan
Quincy
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Apes Weltenbierners
Simmonds
Ross
Me Nutt
Cy Brien
Ebert Noehler
Bitter
America
Leelanaw
Frye
Fall Prey
Musselman
Smith
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